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Weather a threat, but astronauts on board for SpaceX Crew-13 launch this morning

Florida weather could put a monkey wrench in SpaceX and NASA’s plans to launch the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station today.

Already a mass of rain has migrated onshore from the Atlantic, and could threaten the 11:10 a.m. liftoff time with SpaceX announcing this morning that there was only a 40% chance for good conditions, ...Read more

A rescued Florida panther, one of fewer than 300 of the endangered big cats alive today, is released into the wild. Mark Cunningham/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, CC BY-SA

3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

It used to be considered against the law in America to starve a member of an endangered species to death or harm it by destroying its home.

That’s changing as the federal government chips away at the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Under the Trump administration’s new interpretations of the law, as long as the animal isn’t directly...Read more

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How a Chicago educator uses food to teach science thanks to Pilot Light, a local chef-led nonprofit

CHICAGO -- At least once a month, Rita Leary incorporates food into a science lesson at Ashburn Community Elementary School. On a recent Thursday, it was all about honey. Sticky, sweet, viscous, varied in hues of light to dark amber.

“Do you guys think it will taste like it smells?” Leary asked her mixed class of sixth, seventh and eighth ...Read more

People living in Boulder County, Colo., have experienced wildfires, flooding and other climate-related disasters. Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images

Question of whether taxpayers or fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damage heads to Supreme Court

Climate change is causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage every year from floods, fires, droughts and other consequences of a rapidly warming planet.

Dozens of states, cities, counties and tribes have sued major oil companies. The lawsuits demand reimbursements for the costs of recovery efforts, reconstruction and work to ...Read more

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Preview: ‘Rayman Legends Retold’ updates a speedy but addictive platformer

After the rise of 3D worlds, side-scrolling mascot platformers have become few and far between. Nintendo and Sega have kept the genre alive with inventive titles such as “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” and “Sonic Superstars,” and indie titles such as “Super Meat Boy” have added their own interpretations.

Two of the best and most ...Read more

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Bill Ford knocks 'technology for technology's sake'

DETROIT — Martha Firestone Ford, 101, isn't looking for much more than an AM radio in her vehicle, her son Bill Ford said during a panel Tuesday with executives from Google, Time magazine and United Airlines.

"I don't have a lot of 101-year-old customers," said Ford Motor Co.'s executive chair, joking during the panel at Michigan Central in ...Read more

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Trump says South Korea will invest $54 billion in Alaska natural gas pipeline

President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted what he described as a commitment by South Korea to invest $54 billion in a liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska.

Surrounded by Alaska leaders and members of his cabinet, Trump said his administration’s trade agreement with South Korea would subsidize the construction of the costly 800-mile gas ...Read more

When it comes to AI, business is not as usual

It’s a question many businesses and their employees have had in mind, ever since the global boom of artificial intelligence tools that promise to shift nearly every aspect of work and life: What if the robot replaces me?

For the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, the AI revolution is particularly pertinent. Founded in 2004, PALCS is a ...Read more

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Anthropic says its AI models could manipulate, blackmail and harm humans

Anthropic disclosed that its advanced artificial intelligence technology poses "existential risks to humanity" in an initial public offering document.

As the company prepares for the largest listing in history at $2 trillion, its IPO prospectus has been circulated among investors and viewed by Reuters and other news outlets.

This comes after ...Read more

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State will temporarily stop killing wolves that prey on livestock as Colorado's population falters

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife will temporarily stop killing wolves that prey on livestock as the state’s population of the controversial canines dwindles.

The state wildlife agency, which announced the change Wednesday afternoon, says officials will still consider requests to remove depredating wolves — but they will act much more ...Read more

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Trump to announce South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas pipeline

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is expected to announce a commitment by South Korea to invest $54 billion in a liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska, a White House official said.

White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said Trump will “announce major energy infrastructure investments that deliver on his day one promises to unleash ...Read more

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California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boom

California is set to bring back a program aimed at reducing conflict between wild animals and people, as the state’s rebounding wolf population continues to cause concern among ranchers.

Newsom signed a bill restoring the program Tuesday ahead of a “fireside chat” focused on biodiversity and natural resources, during which he described ...Read more

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After Gov. Gavin Newsom veto, California Environmental Quality Act fight moves from the Capitol to the ballot box

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill last week to narrow an exemption to the California Environmental Quality Act for manufacturing facilities. But the long-running political struggle over the cornerstone law continues apace, with both sides now turning their full attention from the Capitol to the voters.

That’s because one ...Read more

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'Silent Hill: Townfall' review: Late-game falloff hampers strong start

“I don’t understand.” It’s a common enough phrase when you’re first playing a “Silent Hill” game. Konami’s long-running psychological survivor horror franchise has always drip-fed its stories of trauma given physical form, prompting players to explore and examine and empathize with a protagonist who’s suffering in his own ...Read more

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Boom, boom, boom: 2 Cape Canaveral launches, 3 sonic booms coming Thursday

Thursday is fueling up to bring the noise with two SpaceX launches on the Space Coast that could bring three boosters back for landings that could bring sonic booms across Central Florida.

First up at 11:10 a.m. EDT is only the second crewed mission to fly from Florida this year, and one that features an astronaut raised in Volusia County.

...Read more

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In the age of AI, analog is having a renaissance

Technology keeps promising to do more. A growing number of consumers want it to do less. Even as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and pervasive, Google search data show a 5,000% increase year over year in queries for “analog hobbies” — like knitting, water coloring or playing an instrument — and an 850% increase in searches ...Read more

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Sound Advice: Good speakers and turntable that won't break the bank

Q. Regarding the combo of the WiiM Amp Ultra and TEAC CD player/FM tuner you wrote about recently, do you have a recommendation for $500 bookshelf speakers, as well as a turntable? I have been living with old inferior sound equipment for too long. I currently listen to iTunes and CDs and have have a collection of 1970s vinyl I am looking to ...Read more

Florida's new standards 'moving backwards' on evolution, climate change, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s proposed new academic standards for science downplay evolution, ignore “climate change” and represent a step backwards for public education, according to several experts who’ve reviewed them.

The Florida Department of Education on Friday released its proposal for what the state’s public school students ...Read more

A glacier front meets the sea in Antarctica. The ice sheet holds enough water to raise global sea level by about 190 feet (58 meters). Qiyue Sun

Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere

Sea-level rise is one of the most visible signs of climate change, one that is threatening low-lying coastal communities around the world. Today, about 1 billion people live in coastal areas; about 100 million live within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of sea level, highly exposed to coastal flooding.

Over the long term, when it comes to future ...Read more

A restaurant owner looks at a tank for collecting used cooking oil. Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images

Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure

Federal prosecutors recently described an interstate criminal enterprise with all the trappings of organized crime: clandestine warehouses, money laundering and stolen goods transported across state lines. The mid-September 2026 announcement stated that 19 defendants faced charges; two had just pleaded guilty, while the remainder are slated ...Read more